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Nov
2013

I feel pretty, oh so pretty (now)

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I haven’t always been comfortable in my skin. For many years when I was younger, I desperately wished I were a boy. I don’t remember exactly when those feelings surfaced, but it was after Barbies and before braces.

I went through a tomboy phase where I slammed tennis balls against the house all the time, I studied insects, I hated boys (in that way), and I dreaded the changes I knew were coming to my body because I was a girl. I didn’t want some stupid period. What a pain in the butt. And who wants things protruding from their chest? Couldn’t I just blend into the background with the boys? I got along better with them anyway.

Eventually I grew out of that and I’m quite happy where I am now. I love being a woman and all that entails, including being part of a movement of powerful women in Birmingham and across the nation that are trying to help their sisters.

In all honesty though, I do have quite a few moments when I still feel pretty masculine or not as lady-like. But that’s me and that’s ok. I’m multiple-faceted and that works in my favor. So, while I may not always be the lady I should be, I’m always me and that’s better than faking it.

Love yourself.
Find peace inside.
Share happiness.


Nov
2013

These are a few of my favorite things, er, apps

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Today in #bloglikecrazy land, we’re on to a few of our favorite things, namely apps. I have 164 apps on my phone. Wowza! Besides my love app, I have my popular favorites like Instagram, Tweetbot, and Evernote. Here are a few others I like, as well:

  • PS Express (Adobe Photoshop Express): Free, super easy-to-use photo editor with great tutorials that can work wonders on bad photos taken with your smart phone. It’s my favorite go-to that does quite a lot for a free app and comes from one of the most recognized names in the industry.
  • Fitbit: This free app works seamlessly with my Fitbit Flex bracelet. I love that I can track food or activities in it, or on the web site, and they sync themselves to each other while it also tracks my steps and sleep for me. And it connects via Bluetooth to the bracelet so updates all the time without draining the battery life of my phone.
  • Helium Video Booth Lite: This hilarious app lets you record a video of anything and then let’s you slow it down or speed it up. My sister introduced me to it when she recorded us talking on the couch. Then she slowed it down and played it back and I nearly peed my pants. After that she sped it up and we sounded like chipmunks on crack. It is a cute, free app good for a laugh.
  • NetPortal: The geek in me loves this $4.99 app that lets you get to any server on your network (while inside the domain) from your smart phone. I securely browsed to our file share and opened a document right on my iPhone. LOVE!
  • Dreamboard: I dream a lot and I always wonder what they mean after I wake up. Dreamboard lets you log dreams you remember in an easy, quick format and then helps you track central themes or subjects.
  • Everest: Free app that helps you define goals and track your progress in fun, manageable steps. You can also get encouragement from your friends (and strangers) via the app.

What are some of your favorite apps?

Love yourself.
Find peace inside.
Share happiness.


Nov
2013

What’s in your bucket?

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NOTE: I started this yesterday, but didn’t finish it before midnight. But it’s still yesterday’s #bloglikecrazy post. 🙂

Today’s #bloglikecrazy writing prompt asks us what we want to be when we grow up. I’m kidding. It does ask us to talk about what’s on our blogging bucket lists. To be honest, I don’t have a blogging bucket list and had never heard of it until this prompt. And I’ve read a few friends’ posts today and they are outstanding! Since I don’t have a blogging bucket list, this post is done.

I JEST! I will say that I’d like to integrate this blog into more of a web site that highlights my various activities and invites people to get involved. I would like to brand YouGotRossed a bit more, make it a landing page for the Dance Walks, the Birmingham Girls Club, my blog, and whatever else I create. So, that’s what I will be working on in the new year. Stay tuned!

Love yourself.
Find peace inside.
Share happiness.

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Nov
2013

I love to cause scenes

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Today’s #bloglikecrazy writing prompt is a fun one – favorite TED Talk. I learned about TED Talks when I moved back to Alabama a few years ago. I was fascinated and intrigued by this “Ted” that everyone kept referring to; I had to meet him. Ha! TED Talks, if you aren’t aware, are basically smallish type talks that presenters give at TED conferences and salons around the world sharing their ideas, knowledge, or just anything interesting. The idea behind TED is “ideas worth spreading” and TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design. They’ve taken the world by storm and people are addicted to these things now…my husband included. They are usually highly entertaining and informative.

My favorite TED Talk was shared with me by said hubby. He loves watching TED Talks and knew I would enjoy this one. It’s from Charlie Todd, the creator of Improv Everywhere, a prank-based troupe out of New York City that likes to “cause a scene in a public place resulting in a positive experience” wherever and whenever. I love that they bring smiles to people in most anything they do. They remind me a lot of Soul Pancake.

This is a great talk in that he shows his first prank, the reactions, and then goes on to show bigger, more awesome pranks – always with the intent to make people smile and share the story. My favorite is the subway segment because it was easy and made a lot of people smile.

I have often wanted to do a “Free Hugs” campaign. I first saw one on the National Mall in D.C. and immediately jumped on board. I would love love love to live my life doing things like Free Hugs campaigns, high fiving everyone at Starbucks in the mornings, or the ultimate….”Take a Seat – Make a Friend?” maybe in 5 Points South or in the middle of the UAB district which is bustling at lunch time (I’ve seriously scoped these locations out specifically for this purpose).

What would you do to bring smiles to folks?

Enjoy the video below and until tomorrow dear friends…………

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Nov
2013

Currently in progress

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We’re in day 5 of #bloglikecrazy…watch out now! Today’s prompt is to bring my loyal readers up to date on what I’m “currently” doing in my life.  Since the Birmingham Girls Club conference is over, I am finally getting back into a routine.

Watching: I’ve fallen in love with Scandal, Nashville, and keep sticking by my old Tivo favorites of Big Bang Theory, and How I Met Your Mother. For some unknown reason I cannot seem to quit SNL though I have tried many times. I don’t know what it is. Also, my deep dark secret: On sick days, I curl up with the iPad and marathons of Dawson’s Creek and Felicity. HUSH!

Listening to: I’m a huge folkie at heart, so have been pulling out my Ellis Paul, Don Conoscenti, and Christopher Williams a lot lately. I also enjoy newer “alternative” stuff, so love Lorde, ZZ Ward, and CHVRCHES. When I want to dance, I grab some Avicii, Daft Punk, or anything on Power 102.1. I recently discovered that station when my SiriusXM subscription ran out and I can’t turn it off. It brings back every high school memory I ever had.

Planning: I’m not! I have been planning event after event for the last solid year. I quit. I’m done. I’m kidding. I have next week’s BGC Social coming up and we are hand painting and donating ornaments to First Light Women & Children’s Shelter for it. I’m also working on our holiday party that will be in December where I’m concocting a different twist on Dirty Santa. I will need to work on some more events for BGC for 2014, as well as start the Birmingham Dance Walks back up so that will be next. I’m also going to Savannah soon, but we’re not planning a lick of that trip. We’ll figure it out when we get there and do whatever we do! LIFE IS GRAND!

Thinking about: My life and what I want to do with it. I have all these resources..what do I want to do with them? How do I want to utilize the gifts and desires I have? An article I read today really made me stop and think. You can find it here. Let me know what you think.

Looking forward to: Everything. I don’t want to discount anything because something seems bigger or better. Everything is something to look forward to whether it’s for the celebration or the learning experience. I am very happy to have a mini vacation when we head to Savannah, but I am looking forward to waking up everyday and figuring out a little more about myself. And, more importantly, figuring out how I can help people more.

Reading: I don’t have a lot of time for reading, but do make time for my two small groups that I meet with weekly. We are currently reading “Unglued” and “Made to Crave” – both by Lysa TerKeurst. I need both books desperately. I need God more.

Making me happy: My small groups and girlfriends in there, my wonderful support system of friends and family that I can vent to, celebrate with, or cry on any day of the week. “Me” time is making me happy right now. That may sound (and seem) selfish, but I am an extrovert that requires copious amounts of introvert “me” time. It’s how I recharge and regroup. Thankfully, I’ve had lots of that lately so have been especially grateful (and productive)! I’ve been relaxing and recharging, but also doing some much-needed de-cluttering and cleaning out in the house. Yay!

What are you currently into?

Until tomorrow dear friends!
Love yourself.
Find peace inside.
Share happiness.